As a Ghanaian, these stories are very familiar. I know it seems far fetched, but there’s a reason why we are furious with prayer in Africa. God bless you Pastor for this series. It’s saving a lot of lives.
Yes the God in Africa just hits different. I was born/raised in America, and can truly see God’s hand/wonder when I was in Africa! I think we as Americans took advantage of God’s mercy on us, but it’s ok. Because 1 day we’ll truly find God!
I was also almost brainwashed into thinking that Christianity is a white man's religion but God intervened and revealed Himself to me and sparked a beautiful relationship with Him and now I love serving God and telling young people about Jesus.
Hi Pastor Steph!Can I suggest this? Can we please have your team add the numbers to the caption of each episode? Like part1,part 2..Most importantly for our friends who didn't follow from start ..😊
To everyone watching this video, can we just bear Stephanie and her baby in prayer! The fact that she is choosing to do this exposition while pregnant is soo admirable and we know that the enemy is definitely fuming over this!!!
I just love how Pastor Stephanie is so soft spoken and not at all loud. I can listen to her over and over. She is not aggressive in sending her messages across. God bless you abundantly
Some Christians confuse being emotional and loud as having more power and authority over the spiritual realm. Whereas someone like Stephanie, soft-spoken and goofy as she is, could be so highly anointed and able to demonstrate spiritual authority over darkness more effectively than all the noise we witness in our churches today. I'm so tired of all the screaming & kicking in our churches, and yet showing little or no demonstration of God's Power at all.
i was led away from church, starting with energy, astrology, laws of attraction and yoga and then after 10 years, i was doing tarot and african spirituality, hoodoo. it started innocently and i never denounced God or the power of Jesus, but i was picking and choosing the things that resonated with me until i felt so heavy and scattered. i wasn’t looking for anything, these spirits and info was coming to me and i felt like it was a way to connect with my ancestors and something bigger than me, something that could fight for me and protect me. this year, i started feeling conflicted and hearing God’s voice more and more, that He didn’t want to share me. I was praying to God and like 10 other deities every time i prayed. after years of this, i felt drained. i felt bad for giving anything else glory that belongs to Jesus. and looking back, i can see that everything i was involved with, every relationship was dark and toxic during this time i was away from christianity. it seemed like i was “free” but in actuality i was in hell. thank jesus i’m free.
I praise God for this,my heart is so heavy and it's moving gradually into hoodoo which I think was the way.... thank God for this message.... Am not gonna denounce Jesus,He died for me,for my Sins....am not gonna take it for granted
Wow! Your testimony is so powerful! Please share it as much as you can through TH-cam, writing a book, social media, etc. God bless you and best is yet to come!!!❤😊❤
Wow! Your testimony is so powerful! Please share it as much as you can through TH-cam, writing a book, social media, etc. God bless you and best is yet to come!!!❤😊❤
I was adopted by an Indian Hindu father and a Catholic mother. My ancestry is Caribbean but God has taken me out of both sets of patents. The idol worship and types of sorcery that occurred in the Hindu religion was real and I have had to experience deliverance from things pertaining to that. I know the supernatural is real. I would not be alive if it were not for an encounter with Christ whilst I was practicing Buddhism (which he showed me was a pursuit of a false peace). He is the Prince of Peace and the only one who can save us out of the schemes and traps of the enemy. I have dreams where God helps to give me guidance and discernment to avoid deceptive people. I have seen and experienced a lot. This video speaks loudly to me- I resonate it with it so much. Bondage is real. Freedom is in Christ. It’s so necessary to keep our mind on him.
I’m in South Africa PE Stephanie this is 1000000%true!!!!and God instructed me to go to my fathers house and Uproot the family shrine as the only child saved I’ve been separated with my family and I give God all the glory!!!!!!! Today I’m the only child from my mother alive !!!!!!!
So true cc I'm also from South Africa hayi ixhaphakile lento ye spirituality apha eMzantsi and ppl look down on us as Christians they say we are worshipping "White Jesus"😢. The enemy has blinded our people shame even in my family my aunt and I are the only ones who are born again.
"People who walk away from Christianity ,they never connected with Christ ".. I always says this, you can never know Jesus and have encountered God truly for yourself And still choose to walk away from that intimacy, all that power you've met. Thank you p. Stephanie this series is timely 👌❤
Read Hebrews 6: 4-6 Moreover the fact that you've heard from God or are deeply rooted in him does not mean you cannot still breakaway from him. It doesn't matter if you've seen angels before. You can still fall from grace even if you are a pastor or prophet. So it is possible to walk away or break away from God. Every brunch in God that does not bear fruit is taken off irrespective of whether you've seen Jesus or not.
You don’t know why some walk away so don’t conclude based on your experience. Prayers, compassion, and empathy are important. I have a friend who was angry at God because she was angry God didn’t protect her from her rape that led to pregnancy as an innocent twelve year old. Even though she is healing now and back to God. It wasn’t easy for her. Saying people leave because they were not connected is myopic.
This take is so ignorant and hateful. How can you know if someone truly connected or not. This is the reason your friends with doubts will never open up to you. You minimize their experience with faith.
Jho what a powerful message. I have goosebumps! I’m South African and so many people are choosing to embrace African Spirituality in the form of ancestral worship, because of of this idea that they are going back to their roots.! They do not realise that they are busy entertaining familial spirits who are busy pushing the satanic agenda and worse it affects families through the generations. Some even believe that Christianity and African Spirituality can co-exist! I really wish this message would be shared all over ! Our identity is in Christ and in Christ alone!
He (Jesus Christ of Nazareth) "CHOSE US in him BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD 🌎 to be holy 🕊 and blameless..." (Ephesians 1:3-4 NIV) YES AND AMEN 🙏 🙌
Am South African fighting to uphold my Christianity being the only line of generation that remains from a background of ancestry practices in outer family. Love Jesus Christ too much 🦋
Im from the wambo tribe in Namibia and i can attest to what Pastor Ike Okafor is saying. Indeed our current generations are facing the consequences of our forefathers involvement in witchcraft and idolatry. We thank the Lord for showing us the way out, through his word and the Holy Spirit. God is good
Its alot! I'm South African. My grandmother passed away a few days ago. During this time, there's bound to be alot of these practices happening in the family. Yesterday, a group of African spiritual church members came to encourage the family. After a while, one lady said that her (my gran's) flesh is gone, but her spirit is still with us. Immediately my family broke into tears and a few of them started getting demon possessed, making sounds and having out of body experiences. I kept saying Jesus. I believe God will save me family. It's sad to see them so lost but we gotta keep praying 🌸✨️ yall take care
Sorry for your loss sister💜 I’m interested in this “African spiritual church” folk. I made a comment in the video about people combining traditional African spirituality with some Christianity. Is this something like that? You described them as “church members” so i got curious
As a woman who was born and raised in the church (I am the daughter of a pastor), left Christianity to practice Ifa FULLY, then delivered from practicing Ifa after going to Nigeria to initiate, I appreciate this video so much! Thank God for supernatural deliverance!
@@natashaalexander3290 That is incorrect. Ethiopians are mentioned in the BIBLE as believers of Christ. The Orthodox church only came later through migration of culture.
A year later as I listen to this message I am just in awe of how God reveals things and has a way of bringing clarity to those who earnestly seek to learn and grow in the spirit. One of the things that stood out was Ps Stephanie revealing that one of the oldest chruches in the world is in Ethiopia- this was a mind blowing moment for me because Ethiopia also happens to be 1 of only 2 countries in Africa that were never colonised. So this was a moment of clarity for me because I have heard many fellow South Africans calling Christianity "the white man's religion".
Watching from South Africa as a Young Pastor, I have been exposed to so much of this and accused of deserting our roots. Keep us in your prayers as we pray
Mayaaaa! I'm so happy to see you here. I'ved watched you for the longesr time so it's beautiful watching you grow in your Christian faith. I just watched youe morning routine video with Saga 😍! Love from Kenya ❤
Mind blown.. thank you for this. As an African American and Mexican American woman, I have always sought to connect with both of my cultures through years of rejection and identity issues. Out of ignorance and a desire to “embrace” “my cultures” I started looking at keychains that represent where my people are from. Some of the items selected I felt instant conviction. I couldn’t understand why. I honestly thought, let me not be so religious. I’m a believer in Christ and he knows my heart. What I realized is the enemy knows my void. He’s deceptive. I felt the Holy Spirit lead me to look into the history of some of these symbols/artifacts I was looking to have as keychains from both of my African and Mexican heritages. I couldn’t believe what I learned. I praised God for showing me that in search of filling a void I was starting to dabble in things I truly did not understand. Though I love both of my cultures and am proud, I belong to Christ above all and this message Pastor Stephanie, has truly added a next level of understanding I praise God for. Thank you for your obedience, thank you for teaching more in this. ❤
Thank you because my 19 year old daughter just told me that she is now studying Hoodoo which is something she picked up from a lady who is also a Doula which in itself is scary because she's around these brand new babies. I am constantly praying for my daughter and I ask that you all join me in breaking any and all demonic spirits that have and are attacking themselves to Olivia.
It interesting how this new wave of doulas is coming up and it's supposed to be a good thing because it helps better take care of black women because the medical system is failing us but these doulas are definitely dabbling in things that are not of God.
Father I pray that you will break any strongholds that are oppressing Olivia and that you will wake her. Give her eyes to see what she is opening herself up to in the Spirit, Lord. I thank you Lord that you use all things for the good of your people and I prophesy that because she is learning about the demonic activity from these women, that she will have special understanding of how to break these curses and covenants in order to deliver others. I pray that your Spirit of truth with convict Olivia to turn from deception and humbled herself before the only true and living God. I pray that you will honor the covenant that you made with her mother and being her children back to you Lord. Gather all your children from the grip of the enemy and equip us to fight against all evil schemes that are targeting children. Amen.
Father Lord, we bind and cast every demon spirit assigned to spiritually blind Olivia. We declare that your host of angels will form an edge of protection around her. And that no weapons fashioned against her shall prosper in Jesus mighty name, we pray. Amen
This is why I trained under a Christian Doula. There are many Doulas and counselors dabbling in spiritualism in the name of connecting to the divine. There are many Christian Doulas. Praying for Olivia and all who have been pulled away from God's plan for His children.
Lord we bloodblock the enemy’s schemes plans and desires concerning Olivia and the Doula that she’s associated with in the name of a Jesus let the scales fall from their eyes and let your Holy Spirit draw them like a magnet until they confess you to be Lord and get a relationship with you!!! Turn this around to work out for your glory Lord in the name of Jesus!!!! Amen
Powerful message. I’m African from Congo DRC and proud, revival is definitely starting in this prophetic continent, despite the oppression we shall rise , let’s unite Africa! God bless you for this message. 👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm so glad I watched this ,I could relate with this in so many ways ...I got married to my husband (South African)and they believe that they are Christ followers but also appease their cultural tribe ancestors..Out of ignorance I had no idea because myself was just a church goer when my eldest son was born they asked for his umbilical cord that fell off and said we are going to introduce him to our ancestors into the family.. God disrupted my life 3 years ago and I gave my life to Christ, before I left for the UK the Holy Spirit told me to dedicate my eldest and I took him to church, they prayed for him and dedicated him ...I have been declaring that my children belong to Jesus. When I gave birth to my second born ,on the day he was born the Devil tried to paralyze me but thank God I am walking..I asked the hospital to dispose the umbilical cord for my second son because I'm like nope ...not again . My son is 3& a half and he hasn't fully developed in speech but I keep making sure that I pray with him and declare that he belongs to Jesus and I got baptised this year and made a faith declaration that as for me and my house we will serve the Lord ...
I'm not trying to poke nose, but your first child will need serious deliverance. I hope the effects will not be too serious because those people will fight hard for them to have him
i no longer consider myself christian because it doesn’t reference the truth . the bible alone doesn’t have the truth you have to incorporate the torah for full understanding. christian isn’t reconnecting of christ. christ was a jew that is his lineage and his special called out people. but christian (most) don’t read the torah
we are creatives we are made in his image. we develop/ create using the foundations of resources God created. we can also serve ourselves everything is not Just God or satan we have green will and an ego that edged God out and satan is the always the opposite of God
You know what, I was ignorant to a whole lot of things. This series is opening my eyes. I am South African and i know what you are talking about. I just didn't think much of it until this series.
I wish more churches in Africa would talk about this because there’s a lot of ignorance in regards to this. In my country, Botswana, people actually feel like it’s normal to be a Christian and do these things believing they help them fight witchcraft not knowing they’re actually practicing witchcraft too
It’s all over Africa. And it’s a particularly interesting form if deception. Because Jesus said, “how can Satan cast out satan?” But every community has had its forms of traditional exorcisms, counter-witchcraft methods etc that seem to have been working. Heck, the lines are so blurred with some they actually appear to believe in the God of the bible and worship him but do those things that are still witchcraft/ritualistic in nature in their gathering or “ministries”.
So true, but I have seen alot of churches talk about this, but people still do not want to listen. Just yesterday I had a conversation with my brother who says he is a Christian and he said cultural practices can go along side Christianity. I was shocked but not suprised.
As an African I can attest to the story Pastor Stephanie gave. This happens all the time. African spirituality isn’t a liberation movement it’s bondage. It is only the blessing of the Lord that makes rich and adds no sorrow. The devil will always make you pay 100000000% interest of whatever he gives you. Us Africans need to be more open and honest about the truth so that our brother and sisters who are curious understand the dangers of dabbling in it. And anyone who “leaves” Christ for anything else never really knew him in the first place. This is 💯 true. There is no way you know that as a Christian you win in Christ always in every battle and you knowingly leave a winning team to join an eternal loser. It means you never caught the message of the gospel in the first place. God bless Pastor Stephanie and the team for this series. It has truly been a blessing 🙏🏾
I've been telling this to people for so long. Let's let go of the pagan gods of our ancestors and truly follow Jesus! We'd see much more economic stability and peace in Africa if we did this. We also need to pray to take back our regions from demons and principalities authorities in the name of Jesus ❤️ Huge blessings and providence of God will follow once we do away with worship of idols and 'gods'.
I agree that we need to follow Christ, but its unresponsible promising wealth and peace in Africa because of the adoption of Jesus. Truly speaking. Most Christian countries in Africa, especially in the SADC region hardly reflect this, i am Zimbabwean and I can tell you we are one of the most prayer ful people and the poverty we are in is sad. You'd think God doesnt hear us at all, for decades But yes lets go to Christ for the right reasons.
@@leshawnwilsterman3185 Agreed, the presidents have a big part in it. If they were true believers of Christ, they'd be focusing on repossession of wealth to wipe out poverty, and making sure that all citizens have their basic needs met.
@@spiritled555 True believers know that God is a great provider. He works wonders that shocks me to this day. Once you have true Christian Presidents and politicians who adopt Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, then you will see their character shift from greed to generosity, pride to humility, selfishness to selflessness. When the Holy Spirit is at work in the hearts of African leaders, you will see the fruits of the Spirit - see Galatians 5:22. Citizens would have their basic needs and human rights met, economy will stabilise, people won't have to run to a shrine for small money etc
African Paganism is not some far, distant, forgotten practice that most people have left behind. My pastor just this week said, “thank God for campus fellowships and youth churches. Most of us weren’t raised in the church, we were raised with idols”. This man is Gen X. There are Millennials who are still trying to break those wicked ties their parents made. It’s all fun and games until you try to disassociate yourself with those evil spirits and see what happens. Even after you’re saved. I know so many Africans that have been trying to warn black Americans. They tell us we have a “slave mentality”. We’re slaves to the right kingdom at least 🤷🏾♀️
This Gen X black American and many i know were raised to worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.. i personally was not aware of any African paganism until i met a native Nigerian who educated me
Im Gen Y and I know what you talking about, I got a serious backlash when I dissociated myself from the water spirits that my forefathers made covenants with. But Gods presence was there in such a tangible way, that’s what kept me sane. In fact my faith in God grew the most in those years when my life was ‘falling apart’. And now he is rebuilding it at an accelerated pace, and there is no better feeling than knowing that my life is now built on a firm foundation -JESUS! Now praying for the rest of my family to see the light.
I also don't understand why they are opening those doors. If all Americans(irregardless of race) are yet to conquer and kill Racism, how will they conquer paganism. Whoever tells you have a slave mentality for believing in Jesus, is themselves a captive of racism. May God help Americans.
So so true. Many people still think there's nothing like bloodline patterns and ancestral issues....but yet their lives are showing signs of these patterns. Coming out of these family ties MUST be done but with full understanding of the power in the blood of Jesus....because the devil doesn't take it lying down. My family from both my father and mother's sides have these issues but we chose Christ and ooooh the backlash!!!! We had to KNOW our God in order to do exploits!! And also understand what Christ really did for us on the cross. Satan is such a bully...you need knowledge of the finished work of Christ in its entirety to be truly free. I'm PROUDLY NIGERIAN living in Nigeria 🇳🇬 by the way😅
@@Loralou4455 oh yea! That, the racism and not having stability in the continent. Facing persecution just for existing. It’s really not about skin colour because that’s ridiculous if you really think about it.
@@maamee6251 Africa will flourish the day we turn our backs on these evil practices. It's not a coincidence the freest, most prosperous societies are the ones where Christianity was adopted and pagan practices were put away. Europeans used to be fully signed up pagans but they threw away that stuff and became healthy and free societies. Sure today they are turning their backs on God but embracing the faith blessed many generations
You are very right in every sense. I'm from Ghana and I'm glad and relieved to know that Christianity really started from Africa and God has a special agenda for us. Eventually the last shall be the first.
@Adrienne Richardson Alot has happened. the arab took over northern African after the Arab invasion and slave trade. The only country that did not suffer it is Ethiopia, But it is happening. If you can find info about the Arabian slave trade and invasion in Africa, it will open you eyes to many things
This is why we need to make sure that we are NOT ignorant of the devil’s devices. This was so good! I absolutely love how Stephanie gave us true stories as well as biblical references. Very informative… and powerful.
As a fellow Nigerian, I personally resonate with this! In my Igbo culture, twins were killed due to African spirituality pre-colonialismm. Other atrocities like burying virgins alive and sacrificing dwarfs to deities were also performed. I can personally tell you African Spirituality is NOT what it's painted to be! It's glamoraized but is indeed demonic.
Ppl use Christianity for evil too….because everyone has free will. This is why we should ask for discernment whether dealing with African spirituality or Christianity
@@adeOLUWAwhat’s more enslaving a book that tells you to not lean on your own understanding and that revelation is closed. Or the right to explore your own consciousness?
@Mizar0464 What's more enslaving than being snatched away at will to be slaughter to the gods because they commanded it? How many virgins and pregnant women do you think have been sacrificed because the idols asked for it? They took all that and yet they joined forces with looters to pillage and strip the Black race of its honour. They failed those who worshipped, served and sacrificed to them. Unlike Christianity that has the Bible, it is whatever the priest says as the mouth piece of the idols. Besides, those idols OWE me. I have an axe 🪓 to grind with them, and I need a Power Higher than them to back me in getting what they stole from my ancestors. Call it personal vendetta, but it is what it is. They are supposed to be messengers of Elédùmarè The Supreme God, aren't they? Or didn't your African Spiritualists tell you that? Why are they now flexing muscles against His creation? My personal experience with them has not being a good one. So no one should even dare think to drum up some fake loyalty card to guilt trip me. Anytime folks do that, my blood boils as I remember what they've put me and my ancestors through. Don't even get me started.
This was so good Pastor Steph. As I was listening all I kept thinking was that "I feel seen because someone else gets it". I was quite downhearted yesterday thinking about how my Christian life has mostly been on the battlefield, a complete war zone because of my background. I have not experienced the kumbaya, honeymoon phase of Christianity. On day 1 in 2018, I was instantly thrown into warfare and its been combat since. So many supernatural experiences but in the midst of it all, I have really seen the hand of God. He fights for me and enemies are defeated in the name of Jesus. Hearing more of your story and seeing where you are at now is so encouraging for me! It is a testimony of the power of Jesus and how those who trust in Him will not be disappointed. You are walking in purpose, serving the Lord, in a kingdom marriage with a baby on the way, all testament to what Jesus does. He redeems and He restores! He gives people like you and I who were otherwise hopeless because of the demonic practices of our families a second chance. He gives us a shot at life (both here on earth and the age to come) and all the blessings of God that come with it. To me that is a truly sobering and humbling thought. Without Jesus, I would have been doomed. Praise the Lord for his finished work on the cross and for his precious blood which has redeemed me from the unprofitable ways of my forefathers (1 Peter 1: 18-19). Thank you for your obedience to the Father, it's not always easy talking about these things. God bless you abundantly Pastor Steph❤❤❤
You and I are the same,since I accepted Christ last year I’m always fighting but I always win in my dreams,,like whoa ,and last week I had asked God why am I always in spiritual warfare,even though I always conquer through Christ?😂 I’m a soldier for Christ,always in a battle
This one was released on Africa Day. A message for the woke black generation. ♥️♥️ I am a congolese living in Johannesburg South Africa and i have been witnessing people saying that they are africans so they worship the way our ancestors did. They believe Christianity has brought poverty in Africa. Thank you for clarifying this.
As a person who has lived in Africa my whole life, I have seen Africans distancing themselves from these kinds of practices and most of us are familiar with the repercussions that these things brings to ones life. I hope this gives an insight to someone who had decided to embrace these kinds of practices. They can affect generations
Me discovering this woman at this point in my life, is such a divine connection!! I’m grateful Holy Spirit. ❤. Thank You Ma’am Stephanie for answering to the voice of your calling!!!!
There truly is something beautiful seeing a women of God carrying a child & submerged in the word of God & covered with the Holy Spirit !! God bless you Stephanie, your family & the generations that you are creating !!! Thank you for being a light in darkness ❤
I am British of Nigerian descent and I totally relate to both Igbo and Yoruba (my tribe) having lived amongst both when I schooled in Nigeria. My great grandad was the high priest of a god. Some of my Dad's family still dabble with pagan worship alongside Islam. I became a Christian at 19 and had to go through a long series of deliverance!! The problem with our race is that they don't take time to do proper research, thanks for stating that Christianity existed before slavery. Even in the Old Testament, there was mention of Africans. Thanks for the reference to the scriptures, I will continue to share your channel. God bless you always.
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I almost made a mistake about this African spirituality thing, I started listening to my ex husband who wanted me to stop being a Christian and follow ifa. I then started researching about this African spirituality thing when I lost my mum in 2022. I wanted to do anything to bring her back, I was lost. But today I grateful that I’m in Christ fully today. Not one leg in or out, I’m fully in Christ.
I’m a History student (Masters) and people usually find it weird that I also believe in God. 😂 Like Ps. Stephanie said, people ALWAYS “remind” me that I’m religion came to Africa through colonialism. However, while there were missionaries who double tapped, there were actually people who really came to spread the word. And yes, it existed before colonialism!!!
@@emmaganta2545 yes it did. You can literally trace some of the earliest footprints of Christianity to Ethiopia and the Ethopian Orthodox Church has been around since the 4th century. Saint Augustine was a North African Berber/Tamazaight by ethnicity. Why do y’all deny any history that doesn’t confirm your bias?
@@reethe_potato cos they don't want truth, the stuck with the spiritual bondage of its a "white mans" religion, not knowing how spiritually adulterous Europeans are and have been for years and centuries.
It definitely existed in many African nations BEFORE colonialism, particularly East Africa because there were trade relationships established centuries before Europeans even got all in the mix with their manipulative tax demands and ignorant "enlightenment"... just ugh.
@@reethe_potato the Ethiopians were literally colonised ...........................................................................................................
Proudly African. I'm super excited for this. This is a second confirmation of why there has been lots of emigration from Africa to the world in recent years. God is truly in this story, and we will win. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
My husband and I were discussing on how blacks are always on the receiving end of everything negative. Like everyone looks down on a black person. Your teaching answered my questions. Bless you Pastor Steph
This was soooooo good! My father constantly pushes African Spirituality on me and says that Christianity is the white man's religion. I sent this video to him and I pray he watches it!!! I didn't know the history of African Spirituality but I knew it had to be a trick of the enemy to get us away from knowing the truth about Jesus. I have been able to keep my walk with God based on what you shared at the beginning of the video, I have a relationship with Jesus. The things I have experienced with Jesus myself is truth enough for me not to walk away from the faith. Thank you so much for doing this series! It is so needed in the black culture!
You are such a blessing , and as I was listening I caught the revelation of how God is going to use many Africans as we approach the end and it is happening even now . This was so enlightening. God bless you!!
Pastor Stephanie oh how I honor the Lord for this word! Mental Illness was a pattern in my family bloodline. My mother was diagnosed as a schizophrenic and so were my two sons as young adults. The Holy Spirit begin to open my eyes to this demonic curse. Although, I do not know of traditional idol worship activities, HE is teaching me how to repair the breach. This series you are doing is so vital to the body of Christ! Thank you for your obedience and I receive that The Holy Spirit will continue to reveal the enemy’s plan and how to remain aware of his evil deceptions!🙌🏽
I get exactly what Pastor Stephanie is saying. Speaking from personal experience, my dad's family practices African Spirituality, yet they also believe that they believe in God of the bible. I was born in Zimbabwe, grew up using water with herbs and stones to "protect" ourselves. We moved to the Uk when I was 12. The week before we left Zimbabwe my brother and I went to our family's village to say our goodbyes to our partenal grandparents, and the day we left the village my grandparents kneeled on the floor to pray to our ancestors and he was saying things like "our children are now going, don't say we never told you, please go with them" then when he finished he asked us to Ululate (like a celebratory sound usually practiced in southern Africa). Not only that, my partenal family (I say this because my parents are no longer together) practices bringing back the spirit of our deceased family members back into the family in order to look out for the family, and they are actually planning to do it this August for my uncle who passed in 2017. I say this to just say how grateful I am that I found Jesus and he rescued from this darkness. My dad knows how I feel and respects that I won't take part in it. I pray for them all the time and hope that they will repent and find Jesus before it's too late. P.S, the fact that the bible was written in Hebrew (old Testament) and Jesus' name before translation was Yeshua (Jesus) Hamashiac(messiah or Christ) should easily debunk this "white Jesus" theory, because why would he have a Hebrew name?
I resonate so much with everything you've said. I am also from Zim and although I was raised in the Catholic Church, my paternal family plus my mother have always been involved in African spirituality. Although we sometimes clash about it, especially when I lived under their roofs, my parents largely respect my faith in Jesus and me not wanting to participate in their rituals. I pray for their salvation sis, like you said before it is too late. God has delivered me from so much and completely transformed my life. His hand and blessings are so evident!. Yet all I see for the rest of my family is bondage and how their lives are worsening because of these demonic practices. May the Lord have mercy on our families sis and personally reveal Himself to them. Jesus indeed is the only way, the truth and the life. God bless you sis❤❤
@@tadiwadube1376 Aww thank you so much Sis Tadiwa for your response. It’s such a bittersweet feeling isn’t it? The sweetness of the Grace of God over our lives, yet sad to know the destinies of our family members if they do not repent. All we can do is pray for them so they can repent before it’s too late. Stay blessed sis, I await your testimony regarding your family ❤️❤️
Your last paragraph is exactly my argument. Christianity is not a western culture. The whites practiced paganism too and we're evangelised by the early Christians. Europe practiced dark magic and all that. They received christ like the rest of the world. Colonialism unfortunately happened same time as when Christianity was becoming widespread in Africa. The devil always exploits times and culture.
Father God surround Pastor Stephanie, her family and ministry as a shield. The Blood of Jesus protect the Woman of God revealing the Spirit of Truth, in Jesus’s Name Amen
Thanks! You answered a question regarding how the enemy infiltrates through voids and uses racism, social injustice, and a sense of identity. Amen. Thank Jehovah God through Jesus Christ for your timely message.
I definitely think a part 2 is needed where we actually see how it is rather oppression than liberation and dive into warfare. I wish more African churches and communities exposes these things and what it truly means. Truly the experiences Pastor Stephanie has is receipts needed for deliverance. Thank you!
Black ppl are already oppressed without the works of ancient practices. There are certain aspects of spirituality that’s needed because the “devil” is real and the fight between good and evil are always going on when we can’t see. Are you ppl okay?
Please guys, don’t just watch this video, kindly share it as well. It needs to get to as many people as possible. We need to call people back from the schemes of the enemy. Jesus is the one true God!!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful message with us 😍. May the Lord continue to uphold your ministry 🙏🏽.
As an African all you said did not sound strange at all. It’s pretty “normal” and I’m so glad you’ve touched on this subject Stephanie. We really need to open our spiritual eyes to this deception and this series couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you for sharing and I pray the Lord blesses all that watch this ❤
Great message. Good bless you. I too was once an “explorer” of things outside of the scripture. It was a bad road for me. I ran back to the word. Recommitted myself to Christ; the way, the truth and the light.
As a Nigerian Pastor kept this very PG . If we are going to go there let’s go there, don’t pick up the cute portions of African spirituality please know that there are some gory stories that the FBI would keep in special cold file no one can access. Jesus is the way the truth and the light. Thank you pastor because you literally just reminded me about the truth because I started to fall for this African spirituality like I don’t know what’s up
@@vee22354He has the right to adopt the name for himself. He is the head of all principalities, the manifestation of all things, Kings of kings Lord of lords
God Bless You Dear Pastor Stephanie. God bless you!!!!!!!!!! As a Nigerian living in Nigeria, I'm just so glad about this message. Everyone needs to hear THE TRUTH!!! And truly God is forming and forging Arrows in Africa...People rising from all corners....the Wind of Revival is spreading like wildfire!!! We are so blessed to be partnering with God.. it's such an honour!!!!
Hey Stephanie I finally found someone the teaches the truth about the bible that correlates what is happening in the world. There are other preachers that preach but do not teach the truth. I have learned a lot from your past video. Chiming in from the Bahamas. Keep up the good job and I am taking note.
This message had been popping up for weeks and I was refusing to watch it even though I felt a push in my spirit. Today I wanted to give up & to go back to my “fathers house” & the Holy Spirit led me back to this message & all I can say is thank you Lord 🥺💖
Thank you for your obedience. This video shed light on my own “cultural” practices as well in the Haitian community. The spiritual world is so real and we as believers need deliverance, renouncing and denouncing everything that is on our blood line from the enemy to become the repairers of the breach. God is raising up his army and thank you for answering HIS call with this series.
As for "spiritual technology" 😂 I like that! Thank you so much for this series, you are speaking to something very relevant. As a South African seeing African Spiritualism (ancestral worship) keep so many of our people in bondage, I wish I could have this message resounding in every home where this is happening. In our own families there are rifts because of the clashing beliefs. But Glory be to Jesus, God is about to pour out His Spirit in a way that cannot be denied. The Blood will NOT be denied its power. It is NOT equivalent to any other, it stands in a class of its own and is incomparable. Glory to God!
Every week I say thank you for your boldness. My mind is blown. You've taught me so many things I didnt know but beginning to understand and now make sense. I pray that God will give you strength and wisdom to continue these teachings. I pray for covering over you & your family. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Stephanie, I remember when you first started preaching at one church.. I feel like God has been preparing you all along for this moment right here. For this video right here. I have so many friends that this very message will help probably save their lives. Thank you for doing God’s amazing work sis. ♥️
I'm Tanzanian.. my family is Christian, going to church every Sunday and abide to all Christianity rules but still practice animal sacrifice to ancestors, But Jesus saved me for a year and more now and I'm praying so my family can be saved too. Please pray for the Grace be upon them too I want for us all to serve Christ fully and be free from all ancestral worships.
Thank you Pastor Stephanie, this was an exceptional message and much needed. It was just yesterday I was asking a prophet to explain some of these things to me; then God sent you. May God bless you and keep you. Next time please touch on Cele Church ❤
I want to say a big THANK YOU to pastor Stephanie ❤️ This series has been such a revelation and confirmation to so many truths that I've come to realize in my own life. I am South African 🇿🇦 and so much rings true. Just last week after part 4, specifically about partaking in the meal and how it symbolises coming into agreement with the beliefs and practices of that home. Made me do some introspection about the times I have attended neighbours and family who have had a ceremony (where a cow or 2, even goats are slaughtered) in the name of ancestors. Here ancestors are exalted more than God and God is viewed as "a thing" that lives at the church that you only visit on Sundays for about an hour. Then rest of the week is dedicated to offering sacrifices to the ancestors in the hopes that they show favour on you and "light up" your path in life. Being someone who was diagnosed as epileptic at the age of 3 with no known causes. I grew up with external voices saying it is so because I need to do a certain ritual to the ancestors. Now that I'm an adult who sometimes experiences VERY vivid dreams, they say it is a calling to become a "sangoma" or a priestess to the water spirit (I guess because that's always involved). But what I hope for is that more people hear this message and experience this series because it really shines a bright spotlight to the enemy's evil ways. That we all turn to prayer and ask for a discerning heart so we can learn to hear God's voice and His character. 🙏
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you for this Stephanie this topic is so important, because us Africans are doing everything through Christ Jesus to break away from the consequences the ancestors aligned themselves with. ( coming from someone who is from a earthly royal bloodline)ladies and Gents The freedom you are looking for , that power that security is in Christ Jesus ! You don’t need sage , tarot cards , ancestral worship etc Jesus is more than enough.. speaking from experience 🙏🏽💓
Thank you Lord for confirming the message that Africa will pray a pivotal role in the end times revival that our pastor Rev. Moses Magembe has been preaching. Arise Africa!!!
This is so culturally relevant and timely. I love how you continue to reinforce that there are only 2 choices in life and it is our free will to choose which side we will serve. There is so much ignorance and misunderstanding about “free will”.
So relevant in 2023 because the two kingdoms are literally in a fight and the Evil One is trying his hardest to overturn Gods Kingdom and he WILL NOT Prevail
I'm a proud African and its really great to hear pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor teaching about these things ❤...God is bringing us out... People of God I'm kindly asking for your prayers, I'm just a 23 year old but i would say I've seen it all😢.. it was difficult for me to get into school and when i finally did in 2019 the devil kept following me with his schems, financial challenges and all but i kept believing in Him, today im done with school but I'm yet to graduate because I still owe my former school...As if this wasn't enough some few months ago we found out that my father has a mistress this has left the family broken we don't have peace, mom cries everyday because dad has been going to sleep at the same woman even after realizing that we know about it....Dad has stopped caring for the family, i can go on...All I'm asking is your prayers, we really need God's strength and favour, im 😢 otherwise I've been broken and i don't want this to break our family..🙏🙏
I hear you, sis. Keep praying for your family and your father. The enemy is a liar. My husband left the family for 11 years, so I can imagine what you're going through, but God is going to work it out don't give up.
I asked god this morning to lead my Bible study, and opened up my Bible and he led me to ACTS (The Sorcerers Profession of Faith)! As I’m reading I start to tear up and I continue to Christ is Preached to an Ethiopian. I literally got tearful because I was like I just heard about this story the other night before sleep. So I come to this video and long and behold you had ACTS in your description. That was nothing but god , & I’m in tears because I just randomly opened up the book and he lead me to this story 🙏🏽🤲🏾😭
Thank You, Pastor Stephanie for this powerful teaching. This whole series has been so insightful. As an African living in South Africa, I've struggled with understanding Christianity and African Spirituality. It has been eye opening. God, please continue to protect this woman and her family, thank you for using her to be a vessel for your teachings.
Thank you, Stephanie for speaking on this. I’ve been waiting for Africans specifically Nigerians or people from Benin who are known for voodoo to discuss this topic because it’s crucial. I see so many of us African Americans who try to connect with our roots dabble into African spirituality. Yeah, other cultures have gods or spirituality they serve, my thing is any god outside Jesus Christ is a demon and satan incarnate. And the African spirituality is more destructive because it’s held the continent in a hostage, and you can see the direct negative effect on Africans. The disturbing part is, many Nigerian “christians” are still practicing it and be the loudest to say how christian they are. You can’t serve two masters.
@@mariabarnes9197 Wow I was just going to say that. I'm feeling this is the reason why Africa and Haiti are in not so good shape. Generations and generations of practicing witchcraft.
@kendalld93 dabble would indicate it does not apply to Christianity, as a person must engage with intent in order to be considered a Christian. Neglect (to engage) draws a person into the camp of idolatry. Additionally, "rituals" (traditions, customs, sacraments, rites, etc) are not terms that accurately describe the ordinance of humility that Christians engage in several times a year to commemorate the life Christ laid down for us, & our continued need to be cleansed from self in all its forms. Therefore, we cannot conflate practicing religious rtuals (better known as spiritualism or spirituality) with Christianity (the following of Christ).
This is amazing! It’s so true, am in understanding of what Pastor Stephanie is saying, because I come from royal families from both sides. Coming from royal families is not something to envy, it’s is a burden, if you don’t encounter God at a young age you are domed. I became born again at 14 years old, and it has been a long journey! I had to disassociate from my earthly bloodline, patterns and curses, I had to denounce everything that connected me to them and enforced and get into a new convent with Jesus Christ! The only alter I stand on is the altar of Calvary were Jesus Chris’s blood 🩸runs!!! Any anyone claiming me on this earth, has to go through Jesus Christ first!!!
That brings such empowerment to Africans and those of African descent, and it explains so much about why Africans have been persecuted throughout the years. This is truly a path to spiritual freedom. I am impressed with your wisdom.
There are some similarities in the Latino community. We were also colonized. I'm Mexican and I have taken an ancestry DNA test. I have Middle Eastern, North African, European, Southeast Asian, and Native American ancestors. What I have noticed in the Latino community is that even though we have ancestors from every corner of the world, they take the most interest in reconciling with our Indigenous (Native American) traditions. Not the languages or dialects, but with praising and serving numerous gods since that has also been popularized in pop culture. In addition, they like that gender roles were not enforced in the native community. The younger generation also call Christianity a white man religion. I pray that my brothers and sisters overcome that and come to Jesus.
Hispanic Caribbean pagan worship is mainly based on African spirituality (Santeria, Palos etc). Different types of Latinos (West Africa Ancestry). Good share.
The Bible said in the last days the old gods will return, as we are witnessing the return to the old ways are upon us. The wrath of the Lord will be upon the nations soon.
@@sayitasis8326 What chapter & verse? I'd like to read it. This topic has been weighing heavy on me because I know MANY people who are "returning" to their spiritual roots.
Thank you Pastor Steph.💘This was so deep. Been dealing with spiritual warfare all my life. During the Daniel fast 2022, I prayed for God to reveal things that were connected to my life that were not of God. Then the Holy Spirit led me to renounce /denounce my sorority. I didn't even hesitate; I just did it and did my research afterwards, trusting the Holy Spirit on that decision. It all makes sense to me now because so many black people are tied to Greek organizations which is a time-consuming distraction. The enemy deceives college kids and younger teens, making these organizations appear to be good and all about community. Behind the scenes, but they don't realize their serving a false god at a man made alter. I didn't realize this until nearly 30 years later. Interestingly, some Christians, even pastors have this knowledge, but they refuse let go of that ungodly soul tie because it gives them a sense of prestige and power. Some even call themselves the light of the world, which we know isn't true. I guess that’s what the word means by, “For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” I choose the power in the name of Jesus any day even though that’s the not so popular narrow gate. This is one of the enemies’ tactics to blind, mislead and suppress black people spiritually. I would LOVE for you to hit this topic to open the eyes of our people. I'm afraid for their souls. Even though spreading that message is not my calling, I do share it when I can. However, I'm confident that you can deliver a lot of our people from that bondage, making it easier for others share the message to all who are caught up in that web of confusion. When I opened TH-cam to watch this message the number 666 popped up on my unread TH-cam notifications. Stuff like that always happens to me. I guess the enemy was trying to scare me because he knew I was going to post something that will threaten his kingdom. Been through too much, so I'm no longer moved by the devil's schemes. LOL!!! Get thee behind me Satan!!! @tabithawilson4205
Thank you for sharing this. God just blessed me by using you to write this and allowing me to read this message. I see 666 a lot and it makes me anxious and sometimes ignites fear because it feels like its following me. But now Im seeing his trickery and learning that I need to pay attention to when, where and how it shows up. He is always trying to scare me away from/distract me from something.
@@psalmsmoving Glad this blessed you Sis...🥰 Funny but True Story... When I finished editing my book, which was Holy Spirit-led about autism, bullying and spiritual warfare; my cat jumped in my lap. All of a sudden, a bunch 6's just started typing across my screen all by its self as if I was holding the #6 key down, but I wasn't even touching my keyboard. I couldn't figure out how to stop it so I quickly unplugged my desktop because it was messing up my manuscript. I didn't hit save so I had to rewrite quite a bit. My cat started acting unusual and out of character by being aggressive and repeatedly tried to scratch me aiming at my face. I was convinced that the enemy was using my cat to scare me. 🙀When I tried to put him down, he kept clinging to me and wouldn't let go. I didn't know what the heck got into him, literally, so I knocked him off my lap and rebuked that spirit. But he kept distracting me with this weird sounding "meow." It just wasn't normal. Just Crayzeee!!! The thought, "animal shelter popped in my mind." LOL!!!😿 When I finally finished the e-book portion of my book that night, of all the numbers in the WORLD my page number ended at 666. CHiiiILE !!! (In my Sara Jakes Roberts voice) Talk about freakin' out ! Needless to say I adjusted my wording significantly to have a different page number. I had been through a real journey with so many obstacles trying to publish this book. I walk around my house 7 times EVERY DAY during my prayer time and around that same time a ~3 foot snake was in my path trying to block my walk. I realized the enemy was going whatever distance it took to scare me into not releasing my story into the world that he knew would help so many people. He really started getting into my mind because at one point I was too afraid to hit the publish button, but this was one of my assignments from God and I definitely didn't want to miss that mark. Once the book got out, I still deal with spiritual warfare, but in other ways. I just learned that I need to stay grounded in God's word and keep a sermon in my ear at all times because I promise you when the word says, "When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him.” BELIEVE THAT! So don't be afraid, just be aware at all times that if you're a Christian the enemy is always going to try to attack your mind because if he gets your mind, he’s got you where he wants you. But fortunately, God has equipped us with the armor of God, and the ability to fight back. Remember, the battle is not yours, it’s the Lord’s 2 Chronicles 20:15.🙏🏽 Ephesian 6:11-13 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 Exodus 14:14
I had this conversation with my friend about how Africa has so many resources but yet has remained poor and she said it was due to Christianity, that we have been conditioned to pray and not work, that most black neighborhoods in the states have more churches than businesses. I'm glad I listened to this message, thank you pastor Stephanie for your work, God bless you
Black people on the African continent, in America, and in the rest of the Diaspora ate living Deuteronomy 28, the Blessings and curses of our disobedience
As an American born Haitian, I know all too well the roots of this African spirituality that black America is trying to reconnect to out of pure ignorance. It’s almost comical but more sad. I’m glad this is being addressed today by many credible voices including this one. To God be the glory!
What is comical about it? When you all actually practice Vodun and claim it as a religion?? Now it’s comical because we are tired of being oppressed and dying at the hands of white ppl?
@@imdifferent7294 I do 😂 It’s like watching someone fail a test you have all the answers to and you’ve found a voice to give them all the answers. Do YOU feel better having learned some truth or do you prefer ignorance??
@@JerseyMac11 You thought you ate with your previous comment, but you didn't. Your initial comment could have been worded better because it comes off a little shady. It seems like you have an issue with Black Americans. Hopefully whatever your issues you have against us, you can release soon. I would never prefer ignorance; I love learning new things! I thought this video was interesting but no one that I know embraces African spirituality, as we embrace biblical spirituality. We know that African spirituality would do more harm that good. We have Haiti as a perfect example.
Ohhh my! Ohhh my!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I just want to thank Jesus for our Pastor and Sister Stephanie Ike Okafor!!! You are a blessing to the world! Thank you for your obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ…! Last year when I was studying with Holy Spirit about a similar topic, He also lead me to the Simon from Syria and gave me a similar revelation as you have shared. He also connected to me how in the same day/night before, Jesus', Simon Peter, who was His (best)friend denied Christ 3x. In a moment of truth when Jesus wanted His friend to be on His side. And yet, God still somehow replaced another Simon from Africa to replace Simon Peter. It could have been any other name but it had to be a Simon too. After all, God’s plan and purpose will always prevail and He causes all things together for the good! Hallelujah for the Spirit of truth on your life and everyone’s life to receive the revelation of God revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour! Be Blessed.
God bless you Stephanie. If you truly encountered Christ, there is no way you can walk away from him. He truly is everything we need in this life. Life is terrible without him.
May God continue to uphold you Stephanie with the Right hand of his Righteousness and cause his face to shine upon you and your family. Your obedience to do this series is God sent and so necessary. Stay inspired, uplifted, encouraged and happy in Jesus. YOU ARE A BLESSING!
As a Ghanaian, these stories are very familiar. I know it seems far fetched, but there’s a reason why we are furious with prayer in Africa.
God bless you Pastor for this series. It’s saving a lot of lives.
This message was very enlightening & encouraging! Thanks!
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Hello fellow Ghanaian , this is all so real to us
Yes the God in Africa just hits different. I was born/raised in America, and can truly see God’s hand/wonder when I was in Africa! I think we as Americans took advantage of God’s mercy on us, but it’s ok. Because 1 day we’ll truly find God!
Yes, I love this!! We need to be furious in prayer!!
I was also almost brainwashed into thinking that Christianity is a white man's religion but God intervened and revealed Himself to me and sparked a beautiful relationship with Him and now I love serving God and telling young people about Jesus.
Thank God for his love and mercy
Amen!!!
Hi Pastor Steph!Can I suggest this?
Can we please have your team add the numbers to the caption of each episode? Like part1,part 2..Most importantly for our friends who didn't follow from start ..😊
@@StephWord I second that. 👍🏽 Please Pastor Steph, it would really help a lot. God bless you for sharing this series. ❤
Praise God!! Happy for you 🙌🏾🙏🏾🕊️💯
To everyone watching this video, can we just bear Stephanie and her baby in prayer! The fact that she is choosing to do this exposition while pregnant is soo admirable and we know that the enemy is definitely fuming over this!!!
All of this!
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GOD bless her abundantly for we human beings cannot repay her sufficiently for her deeds.
God is within her, she will not fall 🙌 that scripture came up to me when I saw your comment🦋
AMEN, may God give her strength and protection.
Thank you for reminding me! God bless you!
I just love how Pastor Stephanie is so soft spoken and not at all loud. I can listen to her over and over. She is not aggressive in sending her messages across. God bless you abundantly
Very true, I love that she is soft.. it's peaceful listening to her
Some Christians confuse being emotional and loud as having more power and authority over the spiritual realm. Whereas someone like Stephanie, soft-spoken and goofy as she is, could be so highly anointed and able to demonstrate spiritual authority over darkness more effectively than all the noise we witness in our churches today. I'm so tired of all the screaming & kicking in our churches, and yet showing little or no demonstration of God's Power at all.
No for real I’ve never listened to a full hour of anything on yt… she’s cooking ever so calmly lol
Exactly, got my feet up eating salmon and this word.
Yes I love her sm ❤
i was led away from church, starting with energy, astrology, laws of attraction and yoga and then after 10 years, i was doing tarot and african spirituality, hoodoo. it started innocently and i never denounced God or the power of Jesus, but i was picking and choosing the things that resonated with me until i felt so heavy and scattered. i wasn’t looking for anything, these spirits and info was coming to me and i felt like it was a way to connect with my ancestors and something bigger than me, something that could fight for me and protect me. this year, i started feeling conflicted and hearing God’s voice more and more, that He didn’t want to share me. I was praying to God and like 10 other deities every time i prayed. after years of this, i felt drained. i felt bad for giving anything else glory that belongs to Jesus. and looking back, i can see that everything i was involved with, every relationship was dark and toxic during this time i was away from christianity. it seemed like i was “free” but in actuality i was in hell. thank jesus i’m free.
I just read your comments and was like......did I write this 🤣🤣, now I am back to my Christian foundations and I am slowly getting there 😊
I praise God for this,my heart is so heavy and it's moving gradually into hoodoo which I think was the way.... thank God for this message.... Am not gonna denounce Jesus,He died for me,for my Sins....am not gonna take it for granted
Wow! Your testimony is so powerful! Please share it as much as you can through TH-cam, writing a book, social media, etc. God bless you and best is yet to come!!!❤😊❤
Wow! Your testimony is so powerful! Please share it as much as you can through TH-cam, writing a book, social media, etc. God bless you and best is yet to come!!!❤😊❤
Amen
I was adopted by an Indian Hindu father and a Catholic mother. My ancestry is Caribbean but God has taken me out of both sets of patents. The idol worship and types of sorcery that occurred in the Hindu religion was real and I have had to experience deliverance from things pertaining to that. I know the supernatural is real. I would not be alive if it were not for an encounter with Christ whilst I was practicing Buddhism (which he showed me was a pursuit of a false peace). He is the Prince of Peace and the only one who can save us out of the schemes and traps of the enemy.
I have dreams where God helps to give me guidance and discernment to avoid deceptive people. I have seen and experienced a lot. This video speaks loudly to me- I resonate it with it so much.
Bondage is real. Freedom is in Christ. It’s so necessary to keep our mind on him.
I’m in South Africa PE Stephanie this is 1000000%true!!!!and God instructed me to go to my fathers house and Uproot the family shrine as the only child saved I’ve been separated with my family and I give God all the glory!!!!!!! Today I’m the only child from my mother alive !!!!!!!
Praise the Lord 📣📣📣
So true cc I'm also from South Africa hayi ixhaphakile lento ye spirituality apha eMzantsi and ppl look down on us as Christians they say we are worshipping "White Jesus"😢. The enemy has blinded our people shame even in my family my aunt and I are the only ones who are born again.
May God have mercy on us 🇿🇦😢
@@tandi628 Jesus is not white. He is dark skinned.
@@rikim1693 I didn't say He is white but it's what the unsaved people.
"People who walk away from Christianity ,they never connected with Christ ".. I always says this, you can never know Jesus and have encountered God truly for yourself And still choose to walk away from that intimacy, all that power you've met.
Thank you p. Stephanie this series is timely 👌❤
Read Hebrews 6: 4-6
Moreover the fact that you've heard from God or are deeply rooted in him does not mean you cannot still breakaway from him.
It doesn't matter if you've seen angels before.
You can still fall from grace even if you are a pastor or prophet.
So it is possible to walk away or break away from God.
Every brunch in God that does not bear fruit is taken off irrespective of whether you've seen Jesus or not.
@@elivelive true what you said. That is why we have a falling way. You cannot fall from something you never climed before
You don’t know why some walk away so don’t conclude based on your experience. Prayers, compassion, and empathy are important. I have a friend who was angry at God because she was angry God didn’t protect her from her rape that led to pregnancy as an innocent twelve year old. Even though she is healing now and back to God. It wasn’t easy for her. Saying people leave because they were not connected is myopic.
Yess I always say this too!
This take is so ignorant and hateful. How can you know if someone truly connected or not. This is the reason your friends with doubts will never open up to you. You minimize their experience with faith.
Jho what a powerful message. I have goosebumps! I’m South African and so many people are choosing to embrace African Spirituality in the form of ancestral worship, because of of this idea that they are going back to their roots.! They do not realise that they are busy entertaining familial spirits who are busy pushing the satanic agenda and worse it affects families through the generations. Some even believe that Christianity and African Spirituality can co-exist! I really wish this message would be shared all over ! Our identity is in Christ and in Christ alone!
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(Jesus Christ of Nazareth)
"CHOSE US in him BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD 🌎 to be holy 🕊 and blameless..."
(Ephesians 1:3-4 NIV)
YES AND AMEN 🙏 🙌
Amen my fellow South African...Joshua Maponga even want to merge the two.
Am South African fighting to uphold my Christianity being the only line of generation that remains from a background of ancestry practices in outer family. Love Jesus Christ too much 🦋
@@redeemablesoul Dont worry about Maponga he's a confused man and very blasphemous too.
@@redeemablesoul you mean zimbabwean
Im from the wambo tribe in Namibia and i can attest to what Pastor Ike Okafor is saying. Indeed our current generations are facing the consequences of our forefathers involvement in witchcraft and idolatry.
We thank the Lord for showing us the way out, through his word and the Holy Spirit.
God is good
Are talking snakes and donkeys witchcraft? Worshipping a dead man on a cross is idol worship? So is putting presents around a Christmas tree.
I thank God i was born in Africa. I am a Christian who loves Jesus. I dont care who says what,there is only one God.
Same❤
Its alot! I'm South African. My grandmother passed away a few days ago. During this time, there's bound to be alot of these practices happening in the family. Yesterday, a group of African spiritual church members came to encourage the family. After a while, one lady said that her (my gran's) flesh is gone, but her spirit is still with us. Immediately my family broke into tears and a few of them started getting demon possessed, making sounds and having out of body experiences. I kept saying Jesus. I believe God will save me family. It's sad to see them so lost but we gotta keep praying 🌸✨️ yall take care
Sorry for your loss uZeebu. May God’s love cover you and generations to come as you continue to stand for Christ.
@@ftb7055 I receive, thank you so much! 💕
Thank you for sharing. So sorry for your loss Sis❤🩹
@@tabithawilson4205 thank you Tabitha✨️
Sorry for your loss sister💜 I’m interested in this “African spiritual church” folk. I made a comment in the video about people combining traditional African spirituality with some Christianity. Is this something like that? You described them as “church members” so i got curious
As a woman who was born and raised in the church (I am the daughter of a pastor), left Christianity to practice Ifa FULLY, then delivered from practicing Ifa after going to Nigeria to initiate, I appreciate this video so much!
Thank God for supernatural deliverance!
Praise our great God!
Praise God that you’re free!
I would love to hear your story.
What made you come back after leaving ? Are you American ?
Wow you should do a video of your testimony!
@@collabmakescents forever and ever!
I am so glad this truth is being told! Many of us and Ethiopian Christians have been telling this truth for a long time! 🙏🏽✝️
Really??? I have never heard this! Its so refreshing!
Ethiopian tewahido Kristian church was introduced by Syrian orthodox munks isn't indigenous either.
Amen, Ethiopians have such a rich history of Judaism and Christianity. It’s so beautiful.
@@natashaalexander3290 That is incorrect. Ethiopians are mentioned in the BIBLE as believers of Christ. The Orthodox church only came later through migration of culture.
@@aubrie_morgan read 📖
A year later as I listen to this message I am just in awe of how God reveals things and has a way of bringing clarity to those who earnestly seek to learn and grow in the spirit. One of the things that stood out was Ps Stephanie revealing that one of the oldest chruches in the world is in Ethiopia- this was a mind blowing moment for me because Ethiopia also happens to be 1 of only 2 countries in Africa that were never colonised. So this was a moment of clarity for me because I have heard many fellow South Africans calling Christianity "the white man's religion".
Watching from South Africa as a Young Pastor, I have been exposed to so much of this and accused of deserting our roots.
Keep us in your prayers as we pray
Im so grateful you’re doing this series! You have all the receipts to be speaking on this. God’s work and saving souls! Here for it!
@@rickspalding3047 whatever word you want to call it, if you are a bible believing Christian, you should not be taking part in it.
Also Happy to see your videos on God Maya! Keep them coming
Ms. Maya!! It's been so wonderful to see your journey with God!! ❤
Mayaaaa! I'm so happy to see you here. I'ved watched you for the longesr time so it's beautiful watching you grow in your Christian faith. I just watched youe morning routine video with Saga 😍! Love from Kenya ❤
Amen
Listen, Stephanie is not playing with us. She’s setting the captive free!!!
She definitely is!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Mind blown.. thank you for this. As an African American and Mexican American woman, I have always sought to connect with both of my cultures through years of rejection and identity issues. Out of ignorance and a desire to “embrace” “my cultures” I started looking at keychains that represent where my people are from. Some of the items selected I felt instant conviction. I couldn’t understand why. I honestly thought, let me not be so religious. I’m a believer in Christ and he knows my heart. What I realized is the enemy knows my void. He’s deceptive. I felt the Holy Spirit lead me to look into the history of some of these symbols/artifacts I was looking to have as keychains from both of my African and Mexican heritages. I couldn’t believe what I learned. I praised God for showing me that in search of filling a void I was starting to dabble in things I truly did not understand. Though I love both of my cultures and am proud, I belong to Christ above all and this message Pastor Stephanie, has truly added a next level of understanding I praise God for. Thank you for your obedience, thank you for teaching more in this. ❤
Great message for many to learn.
Love this! Thanks for sharing your testimony
What are some things you learned? Thanks
What culture or ethnicity is African American? 🤔
Thank you because my 19 year old daughter just told me that she is now studying Hoodoo which is something she picked up from a lady who is also a Doula which in itself is scary because she's around these brand new babies. I am constantly praying for my daughter and I ask that you all join me in breaking any and all demonic spirits that have and are attacking themselves to Olivia.
It interesting how this new wave of doulas is coming up and it's supposed to be a good thing because it helps better take care of black women because the medical system is failing us but these doulas are definitely dabbling in things that are not of God.
Father I pray that you will break any strongholds that are oppressing Olivia and that you will wake her. Give her eyes to see what she is opening herself up to in the Spirit, Lord. I thank you Lord that you use all things for the good of your people and I prophesy that because she is learning about the demonic activity from these women, that she will have special understanding of how to break these curses and covenants in order to deliver others. I pray that your Spirit of truth with convict Olivia to turn from deception and humbled herself before the only true and living God. I pray that you will honor the covenant that you made with her mother and being her children back to you Lord. Gather all your children from the grip of the enemy and equip us to fight against all evil schemes that are targeting children. Amen.
Father Lord, we bind and cast every demon spirit assigned to spiritually blind Olivia. We declare that your host of angels will form an edge of protection around her. And that no weapons fashioned against her shall prosper in Jesus mighty name, we pray. Amen
This is why I trained under a Christian Doula. There are many Doulas and counselors dabbling in spiritualism in the name of connecting to the divine.
There are many Christian Doulas.
Praying for Olivia and all who have been pulled away from God's plan for His children.
Lord we bloodblock the enemy’s schemes plans and desires concerning Olivia and the Doula that she’s associated with in the name of a Jesus let the scales fall from their eyes and let your Holy Spirit draw them like a magnet until they confess you to be Lord and get a relationship with you!!! Turn this around to work out for your glory Lord in the name of Jesus!!!! Amen
Powerful message. I’m African from Congo DRC and proud, revival is definitely starting in this prophetic continent, despite the oppression we shall rise , let’s unite Africa! God bless you for this message. 👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
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I'm so glad I watched this ,I could relate with this in so many ways ...I got married to my husband (South African)and they believe that they are Christ followers but also appease their cultural tribe ancestors..Out of ignorance I had no idea because myself was just a church goer when my eldest son was born they asked for his umbilical cord that fell off and said we are going to introduce him to our ancestors into the family.. God disrupted my life 3 years ago and I gave my life to Christ, before I left for the UK the Holy Spirit told me to dedicate my eldest and I took him to church, they prayed for him and dedicated him ...I have been declaring that my children belong to Jesus. When I gave birth to my second born ,on the day he was born the Devil tried to paralyze me but thank God I am walking..I asked the hospital to dispose the umbilical cord for my second son because I'm like nope ...not again . My son is 3& a half and he hasn't fully developed in speech but I keep making sure that I pray with him and declare that he belongs to Jesus and I got baptised this year and made a faith declaration that as for me and my house we will serve the Lord ...
As a South African i can relate
I'm not trying to poke nose, but your first child will need serious deliverance. I hope the effects will not be too serious because those people will fight hard for them to have him
i no longer consider myself christian because it doesn’t reference the truth . the bible alone doesn’t have the truth you have to incorporate the torah for full understanding. christian isn’t reconnecting of christ. christ was a jew that is his lineage and his special called out people. but christian (most) don’t read the torah
we are creatives we are made in his image. we develop/ create using the foundations of resources God created. we can also serve ourselves everything is not Just God or satan we have green will and an ego that edged God out and satan is the always the opposite of God
You know what, I was ignorant to a whole lot of things. This series is opening my eyes. I am South African and i know what you are talking about. I just didn't think much of it until this series.
I wish more churches in Africa would talk about this because there’s a lot of ignorance in regards to this. In my country, Botswana, people actually feel like it’s normal to be a Christian and do these things believing they help them fight witchcraft not knowing they’re actually practicing witchcraft too
It’s all over Africa. And it’s a particularly interesting form if deception. Because Jesus said, “how can Satan cast out satan?”
But every community has had its forms of traditional exorcisms, counter-witchcraft methods etc that seem to have been working. Heck, the lines are so blurred with some they actually appear to believe in the God of the bible and worship him but do those things that are still witchcraft/ritualistic in nature in their gathering or “ministries”.
On point. True
South africa too. I'm tired
So true, but I have seen alot of churches talk about this, but people still do not want to listen. Just yesterday I had a conversation with my brother who says he is a Christian and he said cultural practices can go along side Christianity. I was shocked but not suprised.
I feel like Nigerian churches talk about it all the time.
This is a true servant of God, anointed to teach the nations. This was truly so insightful, I wish she could go on.😭
I could watch her for months.
This just COMPLETELY reversed my mind, it wasn't the TH-cam algorithm it was God.
HalleluYah
As an Ethiopian Orthodox Christian woman I can attest to what you’re saying. To God be the glory.
As an African I can attest to the story Pastor Stephanie gave. This happens all the time. African spirituality isn’t a liberation movement it’s bondage. It is only the blessing of the Lord that makes rich and adds no sorrow. The devil will always make you pay 100000000% interest of whatever he gives you. Us Africans need to be more open and honest about the truth so that our brother and sisters who are curious understand the dangers of dabbling in it.
And anyone who “leaves” Christ for anything else never really knew him in the first place. This is 💯 true. There is no way you know that as a Christian you win in Christ always in every battle and you knowingly leave a winning team to join an eternal loser. It means you never caught the message of the gospel in the first place.
God bless Pastor Stephanie and the team for this series. It has truly been a blessing 🙏🏾
Truth Sis!!! I felt everything you stated!!! 💯💯💯💯
I wish some one can tell this to Beyonce
I've been telling this to people for so long. Let's let go of the pagan gods of our ancestors and truly follow Jesus! We'd see much more economic stability and peace in Africa if we did this. We also need to pray to take back our regions from demons and principalities authorities in the name of Jesus ❤️ Huge blessings and providence of God will follow once we do away with worship of idols and 'gods'.
Well said 🙌🏾
I agree that we need to follow Christ, but its unresponsible promising wealth and peace in Africa because of the adoption of Jesus. Truly speaking. Most Christian countries in Africa, especially in the SADC region hardly reflect this, i am Zimbabwean and I can tell you we are one of the most prayer ful people and the poverty we are in is sad. You'd think God doesnt hear us at all, for decades
But yes lets go to Christ for the right reasons.
@@spiritled555 i think the rulers of a country also play a big part in how the economy goes. Because my country is also in poverty 🫤
@@leshawnwilsterman3185 Agreed, the presidents have a big part in it. If they were true believers of Christ, they'd be focusing on repossession of wealth to wipe out poverty, and making sure that all citizens have their basic needs met.
@@spiritled555 True believers know that God is a great provider. He works wonders that shocks me to this day. Once you have true Christian Presidents and politicians who adopt Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, then you will see their character shift from greed to generosity, pride to humility, selfishness to selflessness. When the Holy Spirit is at work in the hearts of African leaders, you will see the fruits of the Spirit - see Galatians 5:22. Citizens would have their basic needs and human rights met, economy will stabilise, people won't have to run to a shrine for small money etc
African Paganism is not some far, distant, forgotten practice that most people have left behind. My pastor just this week said, “thank God for campus fellowships and youth churches. Most of us weren’t raised in the church, we were raised with idols”. This man is Gen X. There are Millennials who are still trying to break those wicked ties their parents made.
It’s all fun and games until you try to disassociate yourself with those evil spirits and see what happens. Even after you’re saved. I know so many Africans that have been trying to warn black Americans. They tell us we have a “slave mentality”. We’re slaves to the right kingdom at least 🤷🏾♀️
This Gen X black American and many i know were raised to worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.. i personally was not aware of any African paganism until i met a native Nigerian who educated me
You’re absolutely right. The stories she talked about is not suprising to someone who has been raised in Africa.
Im Gen Y and I know what you talking about, I got a serious backlash when I dissociated myself from the water spirits that my forefathers made covenants with. But Gods presence was there in such a tangible way, that’s what kept me sane. In fact my faith in God grew the most in those years when my life was ‘falling apart’. And now he is rebuilding it at an accelerated pace, and there is no better feeling than knowing that my life is now built on a firm foundation -JESUS! Now praying for the rest of my family to see the light.
I also don't understand why they are opening those doors. If all Americans(irregardless of race) are yet to conquer and kill Racism, how will they conquer paganism. Whoever tells you have a slave mentality for believing in Jesus, is themselves a captive of racism. May God help Americans.
So so true. Many people still think there's nothing like bloodline patterns and ancestral issues....but yet their lives are showing signs of these patterns.
Coming out of these family ties MUST be done but with full understanding of the power in the blood of Jesus....because the devil doesn't take it lying down.
My family from both my father and mother's sides have these issues but we chose Christ and ooooh the backlash!!!!
We had to KNOW our God in order to do exploits!! And also understand what Christ really did for us on the cross.
Satan is such a bully...you need knowledge of the finished work of Christ in its entirety to be truly free.
I'm PROUDLY NIGERIAN living in Nigeria 🇳🇬 by the way😅
I’m African and I’ve always wondered why we go through what we go through here. This revelation brought me to tears 😭 Lord!!!
Right?! The fighting from cheque to cheque to survive so we are distracted was such an eye opener!
@@Loralou4455 oh yea! That, the racism and not having stability in the continent. Facing persecution just for existing. It’s really not about skin colour because that’s ridiculous if you really think about it.
Sis, I even "argue" with God over this. Like, what at all did we do wrong?! But there is hope!
@@maamee6251 Africa will flourish the day we turn our backs on these evil practices. It's not a coincidence the freest, most prosperous societies are the ones where Christianity was adopted and pagan practices were put away. Europeans used to be fully signed up pagans but they threw away that stuff and became healthy and free societies. Sure today they are turning their backs on God but embracing the faith blessed many generations
@@JoshuaCaleb-b1m I agree
You are very right in every sense. I'm from Ghana and I'm glad and relieved to know that Christianity really started from Africa and God has a special agenda for us. Eventually the last shall be the first.
That revelation about Simon of Cyrene was mind blowing Thank you Pastor Stephanie for always teaching us so graciously ❤
So mind-blowing, I had to replay it. Now, it all makes sense
But isnt Libya Arab and not black Africans?
@Adrienne Richardson Alot has happened. the arab took over northern African after the Arab invasion and slave trade. The only country that did not suffer it is Ethiopia, But it is happening. If you can find info about the Arabian slave trade and invasion in Africa, it will open you eyes to many things
@@chiomaezedi9955 my sister. Teach!! You are 1000% correct..
As an African, I’ve been waiting for someone to touch on this topic! Can’t wait till it premieres. Loving this series!
Update: this was so amazing!!!!
Me too
Me too ❤
Tell me about it!
Listen this msg was superb it's needed and relevant
Me too 💯
It's time we are truly intentional about being sold out for Christ...no in between 🙏🔥
This is why we need to make sure that we are NOT ignorant of the devil’s devices. This was so good! I absolutely love how Stephanie gave us true stories as well as biblical references. Very informative… and powerful.
As a fellow Nigerian, I personally resonate with this! In my Igbo culture, twins were killed due to African spirituality pre-colonialismm. Other atrocities like burying virgins alive and sacrificing dwarfs to deities were also performed. I can personally tell you African Spirituality is NOT what it's painted to be! It's glamoraized but is indeed demonic.
Like?? What folks don't get is, they are walking back into spiritual slavery aka "African Spirituality".
Ppl use Christianity for evil too….because everyone has free will. This is why we should ask for discernment whether dealing with African spirituality or Christianity
@@adeOLUWAwhat’s more enslaving a book that tells you to not lean on your own understanding and that revelation is closed. Or the right to explore your own consciousness?
What has other religions done that Christians hasn’t done also? Christianity hasn’t done and are still doing today.
@Mizar0464 What's more enslaving than being snatched away at will to be slaughter to the gods because they commanded it? How many virgins and pregnant women do you think have been sacrificed because the idols asked for it?
They took all that and yet they joined forces with looters to pillage and strip the Black race of its honour. They failed those who worshipped, served and sacrificed to them.
Unlike Christianity that has the Bible, it is whatever the priest says as the mouth piece of the idols.
Besides, those idols OWE me.
I have an axe 🪓 to grind with them, and I need a Power Higher than them to back me in getting what they stole from my ancestors.
Call it personal vendetta, but it is what it is.
They are supposed to be messengers of Elédùmarè The Supreme God, aren't they? Or didn't your African Spiritualists tell you that?
Why are they now flexing muscles against His creation?
My personal experience with them has not being a good one.
So no one should even dare think to drum up some fake loyalty card to guilt trip me. Anytime folks do that, my blood boils as I remember what they've put me and my ancestors through. Don't even get me started.
This was so good Pastor Steph. As I was listening all I kept thinking was that "I feel seen because someone else gets it". I was quite downhearted yesterday thinking about how my Christian life has mostly been on the battlefield, a complete war zone because of my background. I have not experienced the kumbaya, honeymoon phase of Christianity. On day 1 in 2018, I was instantly thrown into warfare and its been combat since. So many supernatural experiences but in the midst of it all, I have really seen the hand of God. He fights for me and enemies are defeated in the name of Jesus. Hearing more of your story and seeing where you are at now is so encouraging for me! It is a testimony of the power of Jesus and how those who trust in Him will not be disappointed. You are walking in purpose, serving the Lord, in a kingdom marriage with a baby on the way, all testament to what Jesus does. He redeems and He restores! He gives people like you and I who were otherwise hopeless because of the demonic practices of our families a second chance. He gives us a shot at life (both here on earth and the age to come) and all the blessings of God that come with it. To me that is a truly sobering and humbling thought. Without Jesus, I would have been doomed. Praise the Lord for his finished work on the cross and for his precious blood which has redeemed me from the unprofitable ways of my forefathers (1 Peter 1: 18-19). Thank you for your obedience to the Father, it's not always easy talking about these things. God bless you abundantly Pastor Steph❤❤❤
❤❤❤ Will reach out to you privately.
You and I are the same,since I accepted Christ last year I’m always fighting but I always win in my dreams,,like whoa ,and last week I had asked God why am I always in spiritual warfare,even though I always conquer through Christ?😂 I’m a soldier for Christ,always in a battle
@@ntombikayisetemba2277 Yes!
This woman is anointed for this time in the world. Bless you, Pastor Stephanie. ❤
This one was released on Africa Day. A message for the woke black generation. ♥️♥️ I am a congolese living in Johannesburg South Africa and i have been witnessing people saying that they are africans so they worship the way our ancestors did. They believe Christianity has brought poverty in Africa. Thank you for clarifying this.
As a person who has lived in Africa my whole life, I have seen Africans distancing themselves from these kinds of practices and most of us are familiar with the repercussions that these things brings to ones life. I hope this gives an insight to someone who had decided to embrace these kinds of practices. They can affect generations
Me discovering this woman at this point in my life, is such a divine connection!! I’m grateful Holy Spirit. ❤. Thank You Ma’am Stephanie for answering to the voice of your calling!!!!
There truly is something beautiful seeing a women of God carrying a child & submerged in the word of God & covered with the Holy Spirit !!
God bless you Stephanie, your family & the generations that you are creating !!!
Thank you for being a light in darkness ❤
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I am British of Nigerian descent and I totally relate to both Igbo and Yoruba (my tribe) having lived amongst both when I schooled in Nigeria. My great grandad was the high priest of a god. Some of my Dad's family still dabble with pagan worship alongside Islam. I became a Christian at 19 and had to go through a long series of deliverance!! The problem with our race is that they don't take time to do proper research, thanks for stating that Christianity existed before slavery. Even in the Old Testament, there was mention of Africans. Thanks for the reference to the scriptures, I will continue to share your channel. God bless you always.
@Dee Ron They really don't!!! It's a fad and a dangerous one for that matter!
I can't wait! This whole series is very much needed in this generation/ culture!
Yes it is I am loving this series
There’s enough killing going on❗️we don’t need a violent book like the bible to make things worse ‼️💯✔️🤷🏿♂️
I actually feel sorry for you, only children believe❗️adults know🤷🏿♂️💯🤔
Did you know the XX chromosomes has no origin, however the xy chromosomes does ❗️it is known that the xy chromosomes originated from the XX chromosomes through a process of degeneration and gene loss! 🤓 guess what this means❗️there’s only one race and one sex, one normal the other abnormal you figure out which one ☝️🤷🏿♂️
I almost made a mistake about this African spirituality thing, I started listening to my ex husband who wanted me to stop being a Christian and follow ifa. I then started researching about this African spirituality thing when I lost my mum in 2022. I wanted to do anything to bring her back, I was lost. But today I grateful that I’m in Christ fully today. Not one leg in or out, I’m fully in Christ.
I’m a History student (Masters) and people usually find it weird that I also believe in God. 😂 Like Ps. Stephanie said, people ALWAYS “remind” me that I’m religion came to Africa through colonialism. However, while there were missionaries who double tapped, there were actually people who really came to spread the word. And yes, it existed before colonialism!!!
No it didn't.
@@emmaganta2545 yes it did. You can literally trace some of the earliest footprints of Christianity to Ethiopia and the Ethopian Orthodox Church has been around since the 4th century. Saint Augustine was a North African Berber/Tamazaight by ethnicity.
Why do y’all deny any history that doesn’t confirm your bias?
@@reethe_potato cos they don't want truth, the stuck with the spiritual bondage of its a "white mans" religion, not knowing how spiritually adulterous Europeans are and have been for years and centuries.
It definitely existed in many African nations BEFORE colonialism, particularly East Africa because there were trade relationships established centuries before Europeans even got all in the mix with their manipulative tax demands and ignorant "enlightenment"... just ugh.
@@reethe_potato the Ethiopians were literally colonised ...........................................................................................................
Proudly African. I'm super excited for this. This is a second confirmation of why there has been lots of emigration from Africa to the world in recent years. God is truly in this story, and we will win. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
'when you think about revival, think about Africa' exactly 🙌🙇♀️
My husband and I were discussing on how blacks are always on the receiving end of everything negative. Like everyone looks down on a black person. Your teaching answered my questions. Bless you Pastor Steph
Praying for a righteous leader for Africa, a leader that will be chosen by God 😢
God bless Pastor Stephanie for speaking the truth week after week💜
This was soooooo good! My father constantly pushes African Spirituality on me and says that Christianity is the white man's religion. I sent this video to him and I pray he watches it!!! I didn't know the history of African Spirituality but I knew it had to be a trick of the enemy to get us away from knowing the truth about Jesus. I have been able to keep my walk with God based on what you shared at the beginning of the video, I have a relationship with Jesus. The things I have experienced with Jesus myself is truth enough for me not to walk away from the faith. Thank you so much for doing this series! It is so needed in the black culture!
You are such a blessing , and as I was listening I caught the revelation of how God is going to use many Africans as we approach the end and it is happening even now . This was so enlightening. God bless you!!
at least you have planted a seed,it is up to him to accept it.
Keep interceding for him
Pastor Stephanie oh how I honor the Lord for this word! Mental Illness was a pattern in my family bloodline. My mother was diagnosed as a schizophrenic and so were my two sons as young adults. The Holy Spirit begin to open my eyes to this demonic curse. Although, I do not know of traditional idol worship activities, HE is teaching me how to repair the breach. This series you are doing is so vital to the body of Christ! Thank you for your obedience and I receive that The Holy Spirit will continue to reveal the enemy’s plan and how to remain aware of his evil deceptions!🙌🏽
Bless you
I get exactly what Pastor Stephanie is saying. Speaking from personal experience, my dad's family practices African Spirituality, yet they also believe that they believe in God of the bible. I was born in Zimbabwe, grew up using water with herbs and stones to "protect" ourselves. We moved to the Uk when I was 12. The week before we left Zimbabwe my brother and I went to our family's village to say our goodbyes to our partenal grandparents, and the day we left the village my grandparents kneeled on the floor to pray to our ancestors and he was saying things like "our children are now going, don't say we never told you, please go with them" then when he finished he asked us to Ululate (like a celebratory sound usually practiced in southern Africa). Not only that, my partenal family (I say this because my parents are no longer together) practices bringing back the spirit of our deceased family members back into the family in order to look out for the family, and they are actually planning to do it this August for my uncle who passed in 2017. I say this to just say how grateful I am that I found Jesus and he rescued from this darkness. My dad knows how I feel and respects that I won't take part in it. I pray for them all the time and hope that they will repent and find Jesus before it's too late.
P.S, the fact that the bible was written in Hebrew (old Testament) and Jesus' name before translation was Yeshua (Jesus) Hamashiac(messiah or Christ) should easily debunk this "white Jesus" theory, because why would he have a Hebrew name?
I resonate so much with everything you've said. I am also from Zim and although I was raised in the Catholic Church, my paternal family plus my mother have always been involved in African spirituality. Although we sometimes clash about it, especially when I lived under their roofs, my parents largely respect my faith in Jesus and me not wanting to participate in their rituals. I pray for their salvation sis, like you said before it is too late. God has delivered me from so much and completely transformed my life. His hand and blessings are so evident!. Yet all I see for the rest of my family is bondage and how their lives are worsening because of these demonic practices. May the Lord have mercy on our families sis and personally reveal Himself to them. Jesus indeed is the only way, the truth and the life. God bless you sis❤❤
@@tadiwadube1376 Aww thank you so much Sis Tadiwa for your response. It’s such a bittersweet feeling isn’t it? The sweetness of the Grace of God over our lives, yet sad to know the destinies of our family members if they do not repent. All we can do is pray for them so they can repent before it’s too late. Stay blessed sis, I await your testimony regarding your family ❤️❤️
@@tadiwadube1376God bless keep praying for them
Your last paragraph is exactly my argument. Christianity is not a western culture. The whites practiced paganism too and we're evangelised by the early Christians. Europe practiced dark magic and all that. They received christ like the rest of the world. Colonialism unfortunately happened same time as when Christianity was becoming widespread in Africa. The devil always exploits times and culture.
Father God surround Pastor Stephanie, her family and ministry as a shield. The Blood of Jesus protect the Woman of God revealing the Spirit of Truth, in Jesus’s Name Amen
Thanks! You answered a question regarding how the enemy infiltrates through voids and uses racism, social injustice, and a sense of identity. Amen. Thank Jehovah God through Jesus Christ for your timely message.
She definitely ruffled some feathers with this one but, what needed to be said has been said! Praise the lord!
I definitely think a part 2 is needed where we actually see how it is rather oppression than liberation and dive into warfare. I wish more African churches and communities exposes these things and what it truly means. Truly the experiences Pastor Stephanie has is receipts needed for deliverance. Thank you!
Black ppl are already oppressed without the works of ancient practices. There are certain aspects of spirituality that’s needed because the “devil” is real and the fight between good and evil are always going on when we can’t see. Are you ppl okay?
Pastor Stephanie I pray that God will protect you and your home from the attacks of the enemy as you continue to carry out this task He put in you.
Please guys, don’t just watch this video, kindly share it as well. It needs to get to as many people as possible. We need to call people back from the schemes of the enemy. Jesus is the one true God!!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful message with us 😍. May the Lord continue to uphold your ministry 🙏🏽.
As an African all you said did not sound strange at all. It’s pretty “normal” and I’m so glad you’ve touched on this subject Stephanie. We really need to open our spiritual eyes to this deception and this series couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you for sharing and I pray the Lord blesses all that watch this ❤
Wheeewh!!! This is the one!!!! Wheewh Sis, you are SHAKING the kingdom of darkness through exposure !!! May the CHURCH cover YOU in prayer!!!
THIS IS THE ONE I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! LET’S GOOOO👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Me too sister!
Great message. Good bless you. I too was once an “explorer” of things outside of the scripture. It was a bad road for me. I ran back to the word. Recommitted myself to Christ; the way, the truth and the light.
These series are the modern day letters of St Paul . Thank ypu Stephanie 🙏🏾
As a Nigerian Pastor kept this very PG . If we are going to go there let’s go there, don’t pick up the cute portions of African spirituality please know that there are some gory stories that the FBI would keep in special cold file no one can access. Jesus is the way the truth and the light. Thank you pastor because you literally just reminded me about the truth because I started to fall for this African spirituality like I don’t know what’s up
Do tell
Do you believe Jesus is his real name??
@@vee22354 Here we go....🙄
@@mvj1153 lol
@@vee22354He has the right to adopt the name for himself. He is the head of all principalities, the manifestation of all things, Kings of kings Lord of lords
God Bless You Dear Pastor Stephanie. God bless you!!!!!!!!!!
As a Nigerian living in Nigeria, I'm just so glad about this message.
Everyone needs to hear THE TRUTH!!!
And truly God is forming and forging Arrows in Africa...People rising from all corners....the Wind of Revival is spreading like wildfire!!!
We are so blessed to be partnering with God.. it's such an honour!!!!
Hey Stephanie I finally found someone the teaches the truth about the bible that correlates what is happening in the world. There are other preachers that preach but do not teach the truth. I have learned a lot from your past video. Chiming in from the Bahamas. Keep up the good job and I am taking note.
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This message had been popping up for weeks and I was refusing to watch it even though I felt a push in my spirit. Today I wanted to give up & to go back to my “fathers house” & the Holy Spirit led me back to this message & all I can say is thank you Lord 🥺💖
Thank you for your obedience. This video shed light on my own “cultural” practices as well in the Haitian community. The spiritual world is so real and we as believers need deliverance, renouncing and denouncing everything that is on our blood line from the enemy to become the repairers of the breach. God is raising up his army and thank you for answering HIS call with this series.
As for "spiritual technology" 😂 I like that! Thank you so much for this series, you are speaking to something very relevant. As a South African seeing African Spiritualism (ancestral worship) keep so many of our people in bondage, I wish I could have this message resounding in every home where this is happening. In our own families there are rifts because of the clashing beliefs. But Glory be to Jesus, God is about to pour out His Spirit in a way that cannot be denied. The Blood will NOT be denied its power. It is NOT equivalent to any other, it stands in a class of its own and is incomparable. Glory to God!
Every corner it’s a sangoma🙆🏾♀️🙆🏾♀️May Jesus blood 🩸 start speaking over their lives..
This was so good!!! Lord protect this woman and her family 🙏🏾
Every week I say thank you for your boldness. My mind is blown. You've taught me so many things I didnt know but beginning to understand and now make sense. I pray that God will give you strength and wisdom to continue these teachings. I pray for covering over you & your family. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Stephanie, I remember when you first started preaching at one church.. I feel like God has been preparing you all along for this moment right here. For this video right here. I have so many friends that this very message will help probably save their lives. Thank you for doing God’s amazing work sis. ♥️
I'm Tanzanian.. my family is Christian, going to church every Sunday and abide to all Christianity rules but still practice animal sacrifice to ancestors, But Jesus saved me for a year and more now and I'm praying so my family can be saved too. Please pray for the Grace be upon them too I want for us all to serve Christ fully and be free from all ancestral worships.
Thank you Pastor Stephanie, this was an exceptional message and much needed.
It was just yesterday I was asking a prophet to explain some of these things to me; then God sent you.
May God bless you and keep you. Next time please touch on Cele Church ❤
I want to say a big THANK YOU to pastor Stephanie ❤️ This series has been such a revelation and confirmation to so many truths that I've come to realize in my own life. I am South African 🇿🇦 and so much rings true. Just last week after part 4, specifically about partaking in the meal and how it symbolises coming into agreement with the beliefs and practices of that home. Made me do some introspection about the times I have attended neighbours and family who have had a ceremony (where a cow or 2, even goats are slaughtered) in the name of ancestors. Here ancestors are exalted more than God and God is viewed as "a thing" that lives at the church that you only visit on Sundays for about an hour. Then rest of the week is dedicated to offering sacrifices to the ancestors in the hopes that they show favour on you and "light up" your path in life.
Being someone who was diagnosed as epileptic at the age of 3 with no known causes. I grew up with external voices saying it is so because I need to do a certain ritual to the ancestors. Now that I'm an adult who sometimes experiences VERY vivid dreams, they say it is a calling to become a "sangoma" or a priestess to the water spirit (I guess because that's always involved).
But what I hope for is that more people hear this message and experience this series because it really shines a bright spotlight to the enemy's evil ways. That we all turn to prayer and ask for a discerning heart so we can learn to hear God's voice and His character. 🙏
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you for this Stephanie this topic is so important, because us Africans are doing everything through Christ Jesus to break away from the consequences the ancestors aligned themselves with. ( coming from someone who is from a earthly royal bloodline)ladies and Gents The freedom you are looking for , that power that security is in Christ Jesus ! You don’t need sage , tarot cards , ancestral worship etc Jesus is more than enough.. speaking from experience 🙏🏽💓
Thank you Lord for confirming the message that Africa will pray a pivotal role in the end times revival that our pastor Rev. Moses Magembe has been preaching. Arise Africa!!!
Can you expand on what was said
'When a person says that they're walking away from Christianity, they never connected with Christ.'
That is a WORD!
That part about financial oppression, so that Africans can keep chasing the next paycheck to keep them from fixing their eyes on God 😭😭😭😭
@ Ayanda M. Yes, my sister, my feelings exactly! Lord God have mercy!😭🙏🏽
I also felt that one haaaard, my jaws on the floor. Define revelation
This is so culturally relevant and timely. I love how you continue to reinforce that there are only 2 choices in life and it is our free will to choose which side we will serve. There is so much ignorance and misunderstanding about “free will”.
So relevant in 2023 because the two kingdoms are literally in a fight and the Evil One is trying his hardest to overturn Gods Kingdom and he WILL NOT Prevail
I'm a proud African and its really great to hear pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor teaching about these things ❤...God is bringing us out...
People of God I'm kindly asking for your prayers, I'm just a 23 year old but i would say I've seen it all😢.. it was difficult for me to get into school and when i finally did in 2019 the devil kept following me with his schems, financial challenges and all but i kept believing in Him, today im done with school but I'm yet to graduate because I still owe my former school...As if this wasn't enough some few months ago we found out that my father has a mistress this has left the family broken we don't have peace, mom cries everyday because dad has been going to sleep at the same woman even after realizing that we know about it....Dad has stopped caring for the family, i can go on...All I'm asking is your prayers, we really need God's strength and favour, im 😢 otherwise I've been broken and i don't want this to break our family..🙏🙏
May God restore your family and even open doors for opportunities and finances in Jesus' name i have prayed. Amen
I hear you, sis. Keep praying for your family and your father. The enemy is a liar. My husband left the family for 11 years, so I can imagine what you're going through, but God is going to work it out don't give up.
I asked god this morning to lead my Bible study, and opened up my Bible and he led me to ACTS (The Sorcerers Profession of Faith)! As I’m reading I start to tear up and I continue to Christ is Preached to an Ethiopian. I literally got tearful because I was like I just heard about this story the other night before sleep. So I come to this video and long and behold you had ACTS in your description. That was nothing but god , & I’m in tears because I just randomly opened up the book and he lead me to this story 🙏🏽🤲🏾😭
Thank You, Pastor Stephanie for this powerful teaching. This whole series has been so insightful. As an African living in South Africa, I've struggled with understanding Christianity and African Spirituality. It has been eye opening. God, please continue to protect this woman and her family, thank you for using her to be a vessel for your teachings.
Thank you, Stephanie for speaking on this. I’ve been waiting for Africans specifically Nigerians or people from Benin who are known for voodoo to discuss this topic because it’s crucial. I see so many of us African Americans who try to connect with our roots dabble into African spirituality. Yeah, other cultures have gods or spirituality they serve, my thing is any god outside Jesus Christ is a demon and satan incarnate. And the African spirituality is more destructive because it’s held the continent in a hostage, and you can see the direct negative effect on Africans. The disturbing part is, many Nigerian “christians” are still practicing it and be the loudest to say how christian they are. You can’t serve two masters.
Haitians too
@@mariabarnes9197 Wow I was just going to say that. I'm feeling this is the reason why Africa and Haiti are in not so good shape. Generations and generations of practicing witchcraft.
Im not refuting your claims however, all Christians dabble in rituals too….book of Psalms.
@kendalld93 dabble would indicate it does not apply to Christianity, as a person must engage with intent in order to be considered a Christian. Neglect (to engage) draws a person into the camp of idolatry. Additionally, "rituals" (traditions, customs, sacraments, rites, etc) are not terms that accurately describe the ordinance of humility that Christians engage in several times a year to commemorate the life Christ laid down for us, & our continued need to be cleansed from self in all its forms. Therefore, we cannot conflate practicing religious rtuals (better known as spiritualism or spirituality) with Christianity (the following of Christ).
@@kenid19 It depends what you mean by "rituals". If it's not of Christ or not of God then it's not good.
To Abba be the glory from this time forth and even forever more! Hallelujah!
What a message! This is truly life changing, specifically for Africans! I can't wait to share/refer this message to each person I encounter.
This is amazing! It’s so true, am in understanding of what Pastor Stephanie is saying, because I come from royal families from both sides. Coming from royal families is not something to envy, it’s is a burden, if you don’t encounter God at a young age you are domed. I became born again at 14 years old, and it has been a long journey! I had to disassociate from my earthly bloodline, patterns and curses, I had to denounce everything that connected me to them and enforced and get into a new convent with Jesus Christ! The only alter I stand on is the altar of Calvary were Jesus Chris’s blood 🩸runs!!! Any anyone claiming me on this earth, has to go through Jesus Christ first!!!
Amen well done. Keep fighting the good fight
That brings such empowerment to Africans and those of African descent, and it explains so much about why Africans have been persecuted throughout the years. This is truly a path to spiritual freedom. I am impressed with your wisdom.
There are some similarities in the Latino community. We were also colonized. I'm Mexican and I have taken an ancestry DNA test. I have Middle Eastern, North African, European, Southeast Asian, and Native American ancestors. What I have noticed in the Latino community is that even though we have ancestors from every corner of the world, they take the most interest in reconciling with our Indigenous (Native American) traditions. Not the languages or dialects, but with praising and serving numerous gods since that has also been popularized in pop culture. In addition, they like that gender roles were not enforced in the native community. The younger generation also call Christianity a white man religion. I pray that my brothers and sisters overcome that and come to Jesus.
Hispanic Caribbean pagan worship is mainly based on African spirituality (Santeria, Palos etc). Different types of Latinos (West Africa Ancestry). Good share.
@@TempermentalTart yeah, the Caribbean is mostly influenced by African practices.
The Bible said in the last days the old gods will return, as we are witnessing the return to the old ways are upon us. The wrath of the Lord will be upon the nations soon.
@@sayitasis8326 What chapter & verse? I'd like to read it. This topic has been weighing heavy on me because I know MANY people who are "returning" to their spiritual roots.
Thank you Pastor Steph.💘This was so deep. Been dealing with spiritual warfare all my life. During the Daniel fast 2022, I prayed for God to reveal things that were connected to my life that were not of God. Then the Holy Spirit led me to renounce /denounce my sorority. I didn't even hesitate; I just did it and did my research afterwards, trusting the Holy Spirit on that decision. It all makes sense to me now because so many black people are tied to Greek organizations which is a time-consuming distraction. The enemy deceives college kids and younger teens, making these organizations appear to be good and all about community. Behind the scenes, but they don't realize their serving a false god at a man made alter. I didn't realize this until nearly 30 years later. Interestingly, some Christians, even pastors have this knowledge, but they refuse let go of that ungodly soul tie because it gives them a sense of prestige and power. Some even call themselves the light of the world, which we know isn't true. I guess that’s what the word means by, “For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” I choose the power in the name of Jesus any day even though that’s the not so popular narrow gate. This is one of the enemies’ tactics to blind, mislead and suppress black people spiritually. I would LOVE for you to hit this topic to open the eyes of our people. I'm afraid for their souls. Even though spreading that message is not my calling, I do share it when I can. However, I'm confident that you can deliver a lot of our people from that bondage, making it easier for others share the message to all who are caught up in that web of confusion.
When I opened TH-cam to watch this message the number 666 popped up on my unread TH-cam notifications. Stuff like that always happens to me. I guess the enemy was trying to scare me because he knew I was going to post something that will threaten his kingdom. Been through too much, so I'm no longer moved by the devil's schemes. LOL!!! Get thee behind me Satan!!!
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Thank you for sharing this. God just blessed me by using you to write this and allowing me to read this message. I see 666 a lot and it makes me anxious and sometimes ignites fear because it feels like its following me. But now Im seeing his trickery and learning that I need to pay attention to when, where and how it shows up. He is always trying to scare me away from/distract me from something.
@@psalmsmoving Glad this blessed you Sis...🥰 Funny but True Story... When I finished editing my book, which was Holy Spirit-led about autism, bullying and spiritual warfare; my cat jumped in my lap. All of a sudden, a bunch 6's just started typing across my screen all by its self as if I was holding the #6 key down, but I wasn't even touching my keyboard. I couldn't figure out how to stop it so I quickly unplugged my desktop because it was messing up my manuscript. I didn't hit save so I had to rewrite quite a bit. My cat started acting unusual and out of character by being aggressive and repeatedly tried to scratch me aiming at my face. I was convinced that the enemy was using my cat to scare me. 🙀When I tried to put him down, he kept clinging to me and wouldn't let go. I didn't know what the heck got into him, literally, so I knocked him off my lap and rebuked that spirit. But he kept distracting me with this weird sounding "meow." It just wasn't normal. Just Crayzeee!!! The thought, "animal shelter popped in my mind." LOL!!!😿 When I finally finished the e-book portion of my book that night, of all the numbers in the WORLD my page number ended at 666. CHiiiILE !!! (In my Sara Jakes Roberts voice) Talk about freakin' out ! Needless to say I adjusted my wording significantly to have a different page number. I had been through a real journey with so many obstacles trying to publish this book. I walk around my house 7 times EVERY DAY during my prayer time and around that same time a ~3 foot snake was in my path trying to block my walk. I realized the enemy was going whatever distance it took to scare me into not releasing my story into the world that he knew would help so many people. He really started getting into my mind because at one point I was too afraid to hit the publish button, but this was one of my assignments from God and I definitely didn't want to miss that mark. Once the book got out, I still deal with spiritual warfare, but in other ways. I just learned that I need to stay grounded in God's word and keep a sermon in my ear at all times because I promise you when the word says, "When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him.” BELIEVE THAT! So don't be afraid, just be aware at all times that if you're a Christian the enemy is always going to try to attack your mind because if he gets your mind, he’s got you where he wants you. But fortunately, God has equipped us with the armor of God, and the ability to fight back. Remember, the battle is not yours, it’s the Lord’s 2 Chronicles 20:15.🙏🏽
Ephesian 6:11-13
2 Corinthians 10:4-6
Exodus 14:14
I had this conversation with my friend about how Africa has so many resources but yet has remained poor and she said it was due to Christianity, that we have been conditioned to pray and not work, that most black neighborhoods in the states have more churches than businesses. I'm glad I listened to this message, thank you pastor Stephanie for your work, God bless you
Black people on the African continent, in America, and in the rest of the Diaspora ate living
Deuteronomy 28, the Blessings and curses of our disobedience
God says he will bless the works of your hands.
I keep giving Beyoncé so many passes but she’s really leading her people into these practices.. I knew something was off about it
“He who the Son has set free is free indeed” As an African born, I choose to be free in Christ Jesus!
As an American born Haitian, I know all too well the roots of this African spirituality that black America is trying to reconnect to out of pure ignorance. It’s almost comical but more sad. I’m glad this is being addressed today by many credible voices including this one. To God be the glory!
What is comical about it? When you all actually practice Vodun and claim it as a religion?? Now it’s comical because we are tired of being oppressed and dying at the hands of white ppl?
You feel better now that you got that out?
@@imdifferent7294 I do 😂 It’s like watching someone fail a test you have all the answers to and you’ve found a voice to give them all the answers. Do YOU feel better having learned some truth or do you prefer ignorance??
@@JerseyMac11 You thought you ate with your previous comment, but you didn't. Your initial comment could have been worded better because it comes off a little shady. It seems like you have an issue with Black Americans. Hopefully whatever your issues you have against us, you can release soon. I would never prefer ignorance; I love learning new things! I thought this video was interesting but no one that I know embraces African spirituality, as we embrace biblical spirituality. We know that African spirituality would do more harm that good. We have Haiti as a perfect example.
What a time to be alive!
Ohhh my! Ohhh my!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I just want to thank Jesus for our Pastor and Sister Stephanie Ike Okafor!!! You are a blessing to the world! Thank you for your obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ…!
Last year when I was studying with Holy Spirit about a similar topic, He also lead me to the Simon from Syria and gave me a similar revelation as you have shared. He also connected to me how in the same day/night before, Jesus', Simon Peter, who was His (best)friend denied Christ 3x. In a moment of truth when Jesus wanted His friend to be on His side.
And yet, God still somehow replaced another Simon from Africa to replace Simon Peter. It could have been any other name but it had to be a Simon too. After all, God’s plan and purpose will always prevail and He causes all things together for the good!
Hallelujah for the Spirit of truth on your life and everyone’s life to receive the revelation of God revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour! Be Blessed.
God bless you Stephanie. If you truly encountered Christ, there is no way you can walk away from him. He truly is everything we need in this life. Life is terrible without him.
May God continue to uphold you Stephanie with the Right hand of his Righteousness and cause his face to shine upon you and your family. Your obedience to do this series is God sent and so necessary. Stay inspired, uplifted, encouraged and happy in Jesus. YOU ARE A BLESSING!